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Join Chad Gramling as he shares his profound life lessons, personal reflections, and the art of listening through his writings. Dive into a world of thoughtful exploration and inspiration.

Chad's Personal Writings and Reflections

The shame of the cross was endured by Christ. He became less than human so we may live. In light of this unmatchable love, I am not ashamed.

Why We Must Strive for a Healthy Perspective of Shame

I don’t know how it goes in other countries, but the U.S. culture certainly has an interesting relationship with the concept of shame. On the one hand, it seems that nobody has any shame. In addition, people are constantly thrusting themselves into attention seeking...

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Being different usually comes with negative connotation. Yet, there are times where we must embrace being different. In Keep Christianity Weird, Michael Frost argues it’s the key to a successful modern church and an essential of personal discipleship.

Book Review – Keep Christianity Weird: Embracing the Discipline of Being Different by Michael Frost

Being different usually comes with a negative connotation. However, there are times where we must not just endure being different, we must embrace being different. In Keep Christianity Weird: Embracing the Discipline of Being Different, Michael Frost argues it’s the...

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Spiritual warfare is very real. We must therefore pursue of broader discipleship so we can stand firm in our faith while in a world that wants to call us guilty as we are fulfilling a divine calling.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare and The Battle for Your Heart

Spiritual warfare. It’s a term that conjures all sorts of visual representations. And it probably varies greatly by culture. I can’t claim to be all that knowledgeable about it, and I have kept my life mostly ignorant of the concept. I like to live in my little bubble...

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